ADVENT WILDERNESS EXPEDITIONS
Advent Wilderness Expeditions (A.W.E.) is a consortium of Christian outdoor enthusiasts that desire to contagiously share their love of God and nature with others in awesome wild places.
AWE is an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, fear, etc., produced by that which is grand, sublime, extremely powerful, or the like: in awe of God. Dictionary.com
Outdoor Adventure With a Higher Calling
Our organization name, Advent Wilderness Expeditions, when expanded, gives clarity to our purpose and calls us higher!
ADVENT…
the arrival of a much-anticipated person, thing, or event.
We provide high value experiences that are much anticipated, powerful, and memorable; experiences that elicit the awe of God in creation.
WILDERNESS…
are uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable regions.
We visit wilderness areas where we sense our smallness and vulnerability, where God has taught and tested man throughout history, and where we can more easily experience the awe of God.
EXPEDITIONS…
are journeys or voyages undertaken by a group of people for a particular purpose.
Our expeditions are purposely designed to connect us to God, to nature, and to each other. Participants not only emerge stronger in every dimension but also as better stewards of the earth that God created for our enjoyment.
Experiencing the AWE of God… through the wilderness!
I. EXPEDITION REPORTS
INTO THE MOUNTAIN:
The Assiniboine Alpine Adventure
THE CLIMB:
The Challenge of Rainier
BREATHE:
The Granite Peak Expedition
II. 2025 CALENDAR
WINTER SEASON
January 1
Snow Hiking Day Trip
- Mt. LeConte (6,593′), GSMNP, TN
- Interested? Text Marty Miller @ 423-322-8491
SPRING SEASON
March 28-30
Father-Family Backpacking Trip
- Conasauga River, GA
- Interested? Text Doug Brown @ 509-540-9055
April 6
Rock Climbing Day Trip
- Sand Rock, AL
- Interested? Text Doug Brown @ 509-540-9055
May 4-7
Mt Shasta Climbing Trip
- Mt Shasta, CA
- Interested? Text Doug Brown @ 509-540-9055
May 15-16
Wilderness First Aid/Wilderness First Responder Recertification
- The Outpost, Apison, TN
- Interested? Text Doug Brown @ 509-540-9055
May 18-19
Advanced Wilderness First Aid Course
- The Outpost, Apison, TN
- Interested? Text Doug Brown @ 509-540-9055
May 20-23
Wilderness First Responder Course
- The Outpost, Apison, TN
- Interested? Text Doug Brown @ 509-540-9055
SUMMER SEASON
July 16-23
Rite of Passage
- Wind River Range, Wyoming, USA
- Interested? Text Marty Miller @ 423-322-8491
August 17-24
Mountain Man Expedition
- Wind River Range, WY
- Interested? Text Marty Miller @ 423-322-8491
September 10-19
Ministry Leadership Expedition
- Boundary Waters, Minnesota, USA
- Interested? Text Doug Brown at 509-540-9055
FALL SEASON
Oct 31 – Nov 2
Roan Highlands Appalachian Trail Adventure
- Roan Highlands, Tennessee, USA
- Interested? Text Marty Miller at 423-322-8491
III. A.W.E. LEADERS
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Marty Miller, M.S. Ed
Marty is a veteran educator, outdoor professional, and leader of men. After a long career as a high school biology teacher and outdoor leadership professor Marty now leads Blueprint for Men. Marty is gifted at discovering and sharing spiritual lessons from nature and is certified as a Wilderness First Responder, Leave No Trace Master Educator, ACA Swift Water Rescue, and in AIARE Avalanche Safety. Marty and his wife Gale have two adult children and four grandchildren. Life is good!
Doug Brown, Ph.D.
Over the years Doug has served as church pastor, camp director, and outdoor leadership professor. Doug is an outdoor expert that has skills and certifications including Leave No Trace Master Educator, Wilderness First Responder, Swift Water Rescue Technician, Single Pitch Rock Instructor, Mountaineering Skills and AIARE level II Avalanche Safety and Rescue. He and his wife Twila have two adult children. Life is good!
JOIN US
If you would like to join our consortium of outdoor leadership professionals check out our A.W.E. Leaders Resources webpage HERE.